Earth’s Core Just Changed Direction | Science News

Scientists have detected a massive, unexpected reversal in the flow of Earth’s molten iron core beneath the Pacific Ocean — shifting from westward to eastward in 2010 — a sudden planetary gear shift caught by satellite missions like ESA’s Swarm. While not an immediate threat to daily life, this event underscores the magnetic field’s vital role as our cosmic shield and hints at deeper mysteries in Earth’s inner workings, possibly tied to changes in the solid inner core. The surge may be slowing now, sparking debate over whether this is a temporary glitch or part of a larger, still-unfolding natural cycle — proving our planet remains a dynamic, deeply mysterious force. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/62d4d7e76460fae2